Postdoc Associate

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to elucidate the structural biology of human membrane proteins and membrane protein complexes involved in epithelial cell adhesion and intercellular transport. Techniques include X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM/cryo-ET, and microED to determine 3D structures of membrane proteins.

Responsibilities include expression/purification and structure determination, lab organization, training, and grant/manuscript proposal development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biophysics.

Responsibilities

• Expression, purification and structure determination of membrane proteins and complexes.
• Development of methods for this research.
• Assisting with lab organization and operation.
• Training of students and other lab personnel.
• Grant and manuscript proposal development and writing.

Job description

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to elucidate the structural biology of human membrane proteins and membrane protein complexes involved in epithelial cell/cell adhesion and intercellular transport. The candidate will use structural biology techniques such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy and tomography (cryo-EM, cryo-ET), and microcrystal electron diffraction (microED) to determine 3D structures of integral membrane proteins and their associated protein complexes. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for:

• The expression, purification, and structure determination of these membrane proteins and complexes, as well as the development of methods applied to this research.
• Other activities of the position include assisting with lab organization and operation.
• Training of students and other lab personnel.
• Grant and manuscript proposal development and writing.

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About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline. The candidate should also possess effective written, verbal, and listening skills.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in membrane protein biochemistry, preparation and handling and 2+ years’ experience in one structural biology technique.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $55,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

40 hours per week

Campus

Downtown Campus

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